FS 1-Episode 4 & 5
FS 1-Episode 4 & 5
Activity No. 4.1 Observing the learner’s community and home environment
1. What are the most noticeable characteristics of the learner? (Emotional disposition,
behavior and discipline, sense of responsibility, study habits, academic performance,
relationship with peers, relationship with adults, social adjustment)
Answer: When I interviewed the resource teacher, she informed me that the learners
most notable features are their study habits and academic success. That way, she can
tell who has good study habits and who doesn't, based on their performance in activities
and tests. The degree of learning demonstrated by the learners written work can be
easily determined by the teacher however, other traits of learners such as emotional
disposition and student relationship to the society are difficult to recognize since they are
often invisible to see by the teacher because teacher does not always bear with them all
of the time.
2. How does the teacher communicate with the parents? How often? What do they
discuss? How do they decide of the best course of action to resolve issues or problems?
Answer: Since teacher-parents can’t communicate with each presence therefore,
teachers communicate parents by the means of technology. The teacher would contact
them on a regular basis if a students displayed inappropriate behavior in class and
update, inform, and follow up on concerns. If issues emerged, students would devise
better solutions based on teacher suggestions and accept them in order to improve
student performance in school.
3. How does the teacher utilize resources in the community to support the teaching-
learning process? How does the teacher work with the community to meet the needs of
the learners?
Answer: A teacher is a multitasking individual. Teachers look back and use the things
that might be beneficial, and used improvised materials to support teaching and learning
process. Teachers also collaborate with the community by enabling students to
participate in community events and approaching the Brgy. Captain to assist and
enhance the student's learning by simply providing printed materials and other
educational devices that will aid in the student's learning.
Name of Learner: Jomar S. Gida
3. Does your child go to you when she/he feels down or has a problem? What do you do to
meet his/her emotional needs?
No, he has told me that if he has troubles, he tends to keep them to himself
because he doesn’t want to add burdens to his parents.
After you have gathered all the necessary data. Write the learner’s development profile using
the outline below. Type the profile on a separate sheet and attached it to this learning Episode.
Physical Development
Social Development
In paragraph form, describe the social development of the learner. Combine the
teacher’s, parents’ responses, and your own observations.
Answer: The student is well-behaved; he teases and makes those around him
laugh, but he doesn't talk much unless he has known them for a long time. He is
a timid guy who prefers to wait for people to inform him first before entertaining
them. As far as I observed, he is an introvert. He is quiet, calm, inflexible, and
deafeningly silent.
Emotional-Moral Development
Cognitive Development
In paragraph form, describe the cognitive development of the learner. Combine
the teacher’s, parents’ responses, and your own observations.
Answer: He eats numbers, figuratively. He is a math whiz. He succeeded
academically during his high school years. As a result of his perseverance, he
has acquired ribbons and medals. It's true what they say: quiet individuals know
more than boisterous people. As I saw, he is a quick learner and a good decision
maker, he used his mind over his emotion. He has a broad vision of his life as I
witnessed.
Findings
Write here your salient findings about the learner.
Answer: In my findings about the student, I learn that, despite the hardships of life
brought on by poverty, he is well cared for. He formally raised by his parents.
Conclusions
Write your conclusions after you have analyzed the impact of the school and the home
on the learner’s development. The questions in the Your Analysis portion of this learning
Episode can help you.
Answer: Therefore, I conclude that having a decent foundation and raising of families is
necessary in order to have outstanding qualities whether physically, emotionally, morally,
or cognitively.
Recommendations
Write your recommendations.
Answer: I would definitely advise the family to assist their son in interacting with other
people in order for him to overcome his shyness. I would also suggest them to have
open communication with their son in order to alleviate his emotional problems.
ANALYZE
Your findings and recommendations in the Learner Development Profile, will help you
answer the questions here.
1. From your home visit and interview, what do you think is the style of parenting
experienced by the learner? Explain your answer.
Answer: During my home visitation, I saw that the learners' parenting style was
authoritative, since his mother felt him the warmth of love. And if he makes a severe
error, his mother would chastise him and teach him a lesson, but after that, his mother
will explain why she did it. She teaches his son about the consequences of their actions.
Every time he fails at something, his mother listens to her views and reasoning and
accepts what is after delivering punishments and telling what is excellent to do next time.
2. Relating your data with what you learned from the child development, what family factors
do you think contribute to the development and over-all adjustment of the learner in
school?
Answer: Perhaps poverty and a lack of communication within the family are issues that
have a significant impact on the child's development. Perhaps his shyness stems from a
lack of communication with his father. It's possible that the correct constancy of
communication, direction, and support from his family is the cause for his overall
adjustment.
3. Does the communication between the home-school have an effect on the learner? If yes,
what are these effects?
Answer: Clearly, it has. As we all know, our parents are our first teacher, and if they
correctly taught us, we will be able to deal with the challenges we would meet in the
future. And if we are not properly taught at home and formally educated at school, we
will be unable to understand the essence of things.
4. How can the teacher partner with the community to contribute to the development and
learning of the students? Who are the people or which institutions can the teacher tap to
seek advice regarding the development and learning of students?
Answer: Definitely, teacher partnerships are critical for assisting children in reaching
their full potential, and while parent and community participation has long been a
cornerstone of the schools, increased acknowledgment and support for the value of
these joint efforts is required. I believe that community provides awareness and
opportunities to students and parents know their kid best and know what is best for the
child. They both contribute in the development and learning of the student.
REFLECT
1. Reflect on your own development as a child. What type of parenting did you experience?
How did it affect you?
Answer. When I was younger, and even into my adolescence, I was subjected to an
authoritative parenting style. I have the flexibility to hang out with pals, but only those
whom my parents have trusted. At 6 p.m., I return home because my father could
reprimand me if he saw me on the street. They are firm but yet loving. They urge me to
resist conforming and being influenced by negative peers. And when it comes to
determining what I want to be, I have my own free will; all they do is advise and
encourage me. They never forced me to perform home tasks when they observed me
completing my schoolwork; instead, they served me by simply providing me a coffee or a
snack while I was doing my schoolwork. These events, on the other hand, have an
emotional and mental impact. When I see how supportive they are of my studies, it
motivates me and gives me the strength and will to do well in them. Being strict is also
their defensive mechanism to keep me from being affected negatively, and it makes me
more disciplined than I've ever been.
2. As a future teacher, how would you establish good home-school collaboration? How can
you work well with the parents? How can you help them? How can they help you?
Answer: To make the process simpler as a future teacher, I should first develop a
positive relationship between the teacher and the parents. If the student engages in any
wrongdoing or improper behavior, I shall convene a meeting. And, of course, if a
problem arises, I will consult with parents so that we can come up with a better solution
to the situation and for everyone's benefit. In terms of academic issues, I may contact
parents whose children are low achievers in the class so that they can educate them at
home and go over their notes with them.
Directions: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
1. Which are most likely the kinds of children raised by authoritarian parents?
I. Fearful
II. Inhibited
III. Hostile
IV. Withdrawn
2. If a child was raised by authoritative parents, how will most likely will he/she behave in
class?
3. Which parenting style/s contribute/s to the development of children who have low level of
responsibility?
OBSERVE
Observe and use the observation sheet provided for you to document your observations.
1. As you observe the class, look into the characteristics of the learners. Note their ages.
Answer: As best as I can tell, they are first-year college students, with ages ranging from 18
to 19. Their virtual class had a great vibe to it. The students are well-versed in internet
etiquette and participate actively in class discussions. When their instructor asks, there is a
queue of students who raise their hands to answer the question. There is a lively
conversation going on.
Answer: There are 25 students inside the classroom, 12 boys and 13 girls.
3. Focus on their behavior. Are they already able to manage their own behavior?
Answer: Well, I cannot determine the entirety of their individual behavior perhaps I only saw
and observed them on cameras in a non- synchronous manner, but as far as I can tell,
there is no inappropriate or improper behavior displayed.
Answer: The students have an extremely lengthy attention span. They have class from 5-8
p. m., which is similar to three hours, so they can focus and pay attention to the discussion
for an extended amount of time.
ANALYZE
1. Are there areas in the classroom for specific purposes (storage of teaching aids, books,
students’ belongings, supplies, etc.)? Describe these areas. Will it make a difference if these
areas for specific purposes are not present?
Answer: Yes, there are cupboards in the rear were vital documents and papers of the
instructor and students are neatly placed. They have a fire distinguisher for emergency
reasons, as well as literature in the rear. They also hold the students' personal possessions,
where they keep their own books and other items for the next topic and activity at school.
2. Are these rules and procedures posted in the room? List them down. Do these rules reinforce
positive behavior?
Answer: Yes, the rules and procedures are written on the classroom wall, and it reinforces
great student conduct. These guidelines are in place to ensure that they are responsible and
ethical pupils in the classroom. These are the regulations that are displayed in the classroom;
Observe proper disposal of trash.
Cleaners will complete their duties every morning and before leaving for the day.
Keep the chairs well arrange before leaving the room.
Do not commit vandalism.
Follow the rules and procedures, and be accountable.
3. Did the students participate in the making the classroom rules? If the Resource Teacher is
available, ask him/her to describe the process. What’s the effect of students’ participation in
rule-making on student’s behavior?
Answer: Yes, the students are actively involved in the creation of the classroom rules. The
result of student engagement in rule-making is that they have the freedom to say what they
want and are aware of how they might avoid it. They must adhere to the rules, and if they do
not, sanctions will be imposed in order to instill discipline in the students.
4. What are the daily routines done by the Resource Teacher? (Prayer, attendance, assignment
of monitors, warm-up activities, etc.) How are they done?
Answer: The resource teacher's daily procedures in the classroom include the following: first,
before beginning the official lesson, the students will clean their designated space to remove
any filth. Then, before the discussion begins, the class will begin with a prayer, followed by
greetings and attendance, then monitoring the assignments and have a bit review about the
previous topic, and will conduct an ice breaker in the middle of the conversation so that the
excitement, focus and attention will remain.
5. Is there a seating arrangement? What is the basis of this arrangement? Does this help in
managing the class?
Answer: There is no seating arrangement at all. It is actually depending on the student of
whom they want to seat beside with, as long as they are comfortable that’s enough. Seating
arrangements take place only when there are group activities, as what stated by the resource
teacher.
7. If a learner is not following instruction or is off-task, what does the Resource Teacher do?
Describe the behavior strategies used.
Answer: If the students are not following instruction for instance, no entering class late, but if
you enter class through the back door while disguising yourself and are unexpectedly
detected by your teacher. You may be reprimanded and reported to your parents for your
behavior, or you may be given one late equal to two late.
8. What does the Resource Teacher do to reinforce positive behaviors? (Behavior strategies)
Answer: During class discussion, the resource teacher used Q and A strategies. She will
award extra points to those who honestly share their thoughts and accurately answer the
questions. As a result, students become more engaged in class discussions and are
motivated when they obtain merits.
REFLECT
Reflection as a future teacher.
OBSERVE
CLASSRROOM MANAGEMENT MATRIX
ANALYZE
1. How did the classroom organization and routines affect the learners’ behavior?
Answer: If the classroom is noisy, children may become louder, but calm, relaxing
noises, such as music, can help children relax. The organizing of objects in such a
manner that they are easy to find, put away, and work around assists youngsters in
learning since they are not distracted by a lack of order. Furthermore, if the classrooms
lack textures or warm items, it might be frigid and uncomfortable. Of course, if teachers
are structured in the classroom and follow a plan, it will encourage them to the point
where their learning improves.
2. What should the teacher have in mind when she/he designs the classroom organization and
routines? What theories and principles should you have in mind?
Answer: Teachers should be flexible when planning classroom structure and
procedures. Classrooms are not assembly lines, and no two students are the same. A
good teacher can change their class plans as needed. It appears to be a matter of
effective lesson planning and advanced flexibility, in my opinion.
3.Which behavior strategies were effective in managing the behavior of the learners? In
motivating students? Why were they effective?
Answer: So far, I believe that the greatest technique is to provide both positive and
negative reinforcement to students. Giving them incentives and accolades for their good
achievement motivates them to work more and learn smarter. Positive reinforcement
makes student feel validated, which boosts their confidence. In contrast, students will be
punished if they engage in inappropriate behavior in order to correct them and instill
discipline in them.
REFLECT
Reflect on the following and write your insights.
1. Imagine yourself organizing your classroom in the future. In what grade year level do you
see yourself? What routines and procedures would you consider for this level? Why?
Answer: As a future teacher, I envision myself teaching in grade 5, and the processes I will
employ should be appropriate for their age range: before beginning the official lesson, a
prayer should be said. Learners will pick up some papers, then greetings and attendance
will do, and have bit review about the previous lesson, and of course, I will conduct an ice
breaker in the middle of the conversation so that the energy is maintained and learners
remain focused. Finally, a 10-minute rest will suffice to unwind.
2. Make a list of the rules you are likely to implement in this level. Why would you choose these
rules?
Answer: These are the rules that I intend to put in place at this level:
Maintain timeliness
Always show up to class prepared.
Keep your rubbish and dispose of it correctly.
Before you go, make sure your seats are properly arranged.
Before you go, be sure to clean the classroom.
These rules are chosen because they are the most fundamental and prevalent.
Learning is not fruitful if the classroom is not clean, chaotic, and improperly
structured. I aim to implement this because I want a classroom where students can
focus, learn effortlessly, and comfortably listen to the discussion. I'd like to promote
academic brilliance.
Direction: Read the items given below and encircle the correct answer.
A. “Those who were noisy today during seatwork will not be allowed to play games in
the computer later.”
B. “If it takes you longer to finish the seatwork because time is wasted with chatting,
then we won’t have time to go to the playground anymore.”
C. “Those who are well-behaved in class will be given plus 5 points in the quiz.”
D. If you get a grade of 95 or higher in the first two assignments, you will be exempted
from the 3rd assignment.
2. Learners are more likely to internalize and follow classroom rules when ______________.
3. For the teacher to establish and maintain consistent standards of learners’ behavior, they
should do all EXCEPT ____________________________.
Paste pieces of evidence of classroom rules that work in class. You may also put
pictures of the physical space and learning stations which contribute to the effective
implementation of classroom management.
EVALUATE Performance Task
Evaluate Your Work Tank Field Study 1. Episode 5 –Creating an Appropriate Learning
Environment
Needs
Learning Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory
Improvement
Episode 4 3 2
1
Accomplished All observation One (1) to two (2) Three (3) Four (4) or more
Observation questions/tasks observation observationquest questions/tasks
Sheet completely questions/ tasks ions/ tasks not not answered /
answered/ not answered / answered accomplished
accomplished. accomplished. accomplished.
Analysis All questions were All questions were Questions were Four (4) or more
answered answered not answered observation
completely; completely completely questions were
answers are with answers clearly answers are not not answered
depth and are connected to clearly answers not
thoroughly theories; grammar connected to connected to
grounded on and spelling are theories; one (1) theories more
theories; grammar free from errors. to three (3) than four (4)
and spelling are grammatical grammatically
free from error. spelling errors. spelling errors.
Reflection Profound and Clear but lacks Not so clear and Unclear and
clear; supported depth; supported shallow, shallow rarely
by what were by what were somewhat supported by
observed and observed and supported by what were
analyzed. analyzed. what were observed and
observed and analyzed
analyzed.